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How to keep gaming accounts secure
William Davis
For online gamers, an ideal gaming experience is where they only need to play the game and win without being concerned about other real-world factors. In this ideal experience, you only need to consider placing first in a race, exploring the next dungeon, winning a bet on a live football game, or collecting materials for a new weapon. However, when playing games online, there are other things you need to …
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Five tips for starting Genshin Impact in 2021
William Davis
Just getting started with Genshin Impact? Hit the ground running with these five tips. It’s easy to feel lost when starting Genshin Impact. There’s so much to do and see that it can feel overwhelming at first. Whether your goal is to explore every inch of land, defeat the strongest enemies, or experience the expansive story, here are five tips for starting Genshin Impact. New Genshin Impact accounts get a …
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Valkyrae promises “sources” to come on RFLCT skincare claims
Fariha Bhatti
Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter has finally broken her silence and has promised to add “sources” to her RFLCT skincare line product’s website. Two days after the release of RFLCT, Valkyrae has responded to the growing criticism towards her new product. The streamer called the brutal reaction “warranted” and promised that sources explaining RFLCT’s purpose would soon appear on its website. https://twitter.com/Valkyrae/status/1451299256657068034 “I also was very upset and confused when I saw …
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ConcernedApe reveals his new game, Haunted Chocolatier
Steven Rondina
Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has finally given fans a proper look at his new game, entitled Haunted Chocolatier. The game designer showed a gameplay trailer for the new game after years of speculation over what was in store for fans. There are finally some answers, with Haunted Chocolatier looking to be a blend of Stardew Valley and the Atelier series published by Koei Tecmo. Rather than juggling various …
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Valkyrae’s RFLCT skincare line faces backlash from streamers
Fariha Bhatti
Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter’s new merch tallied jaw-dropping numbers in the first few hours of its launch, but her new venture into skincare is turning out to be a flop among many fans and fellow streamers. Valkyrae promised to expand her reach in different fields, not just in gaming, and she held true to her word. After rolling out a clothing line, Valkyrae has dipped her toes into skincare with RFLTC, …
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The best build, weapons, and artifacts for Baal in Genshin Impact
William Davis
Throw out your ultimates and charge them right back with Genshin Impact’s electric emperor. As the third Archon available in Genshin Impact, fans expected Baal to be strong. miHoYo delivered one of the best team batteries and sub-DPS units in the game. With the right build, Baal can deal a lot of electro damage and refill your entire team’s elemental bursts with just a few strikes. Unleash the true power …
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Your guide to Stardew Valley gifts, hearts, and friendships
Steven Rondina
A big part of Stardew Valley is getting to know the game’s many NPCs and building up relationships with them. Unfortunately, the game gives very little direction in terms of how best to manage this. There are a handful of important tips that can make things go much more smoothly. Here’s all you need to know about friendship in Stardew Valley, how to build up relations with the citizens of …
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FaZe Banks responds to illegal offshore gambling accusations
Olivia Richman
FaZe Clan is being accused of sketchy behavior once again. This time it’s co-owner Ricky “Banks” Bengston, who accused of being involved with illegal gambling activities. Earlier this month, YouTuber Coffeezilla accused online gaming company Roobet’s owner of also owning giveaway company Wizza. People in the streaming community have now accused FaZe Banks of being involved with Roobet as well, since he recently flew with Adin Ross to Mexico after …
Genshin Impact 2.2 banner brings Childe back, five-star weapons
William Davis
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Genshin Impact 2.2 has arrived with a new island to explore and a new set of banners to wish on. The first limited five-star banner for 2.2 is a rerun for Childe, but the new weapon banners have brand new five-stars to pull for. Here’s everything included in the first Genshin Impact 2.2 limited banners. The current Genshin Impact banner is Farewell of Snezhnaya featuring Tartaglia. The 11th Fatui Harbinger …
Rainbow Six, Valorant caster KiXSTAr has died at age 24
Nicholas James
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The family of Rainbow Six Siege ex-pro player, caster, analyst, and personality Michael “KiXSTAr” Stockley has released a statement that the esports personality has passed. He was 24 years old KiXSTAr made his name for engaging, insightful commentary in both Rainbow 6: Siege and Valorant. KiXSTAr passed away on October 11, 2021. KiXSTAr’s close friend and colleague Parker “INTERRO” Mackay took to Twitter to release a statement on behalf of …
How to get Rocket League rewards by watching the RLCS
William Davis
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Rocket League fans are getting a nice bonus for tuning into this year’s RLCS. Developer Psyonix has brought back fan rewards for this year’s Rocket League Championship Series. Players can earn brand-new Rocket League skins and accessories for free just by spectating competitive matches. Here’s how to get Rocket League rewards from the RLCS, and what you might earn in the process. To qualify for RLCS fan rewards, you have …
YamatoCannon talks Fnatic Bean, his NA curse, and smooth vocals
Nicholas James
League of Legends
Fnatic head coach Jacob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi took time out of his busy day at the 2021 World Championship to chat patches, dream matches, roster moves, and vocal exercises. Fnatic lost its first game of the Worlds 2021 tournament to Hanwha Life Esports, but YamatoCannon remains in high spirits. He gives us an optimistic and insightful glimpse into Fnatic’s mindset at the 2021 World Championship. WIN.gg: Patch 11.18 brought a lot …
How to play Escape from Tarkov: EFT basics and more
Nicholas James
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Escape from Tarkov is the hardcore survival-focused first-person sohoter that’s become a cult classic among fans and streamers alike. But Escape From Tarkov is a also very complicated game, and diving in can be intimidating for new players. We’re here to give you the tools you need to load into your first Scav run and find success. We’ll walk you through the various options for purchasing Escape From Tarkov and …
KovaaK 2.0 vs Aim Lab: Which is the best aim trainer?
William Davis
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Tons of casual and professional FPS players have praised the result of aim training, but not every aim trainer is created equal. If you’re trying to rank up in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valorant, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, or any competitive shooter, an aim trainer is a great place to start. The two most popular titles are Aim Lab and KovaaK 2.0. These games help players to reach the same goal, …
The five most most expensive games on Steam start at $200
William Davis
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You’ll want to wait for a very good Steam sale before buying these video games. Steam is known for its massive library of cheap games but there’s plenty of options for more affluent gamers. Base games on Steam can cost hundreds of dollars, and deluxe editions containing years of DLC can reach into the thousands. If you’re looking to drop some serious dough on computer games, here are the most …
Sora is the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter
Olivia Richman
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Sora is the last Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter to be added to the game. Earlier today, Smash creator Sakurai hosted the final “Mr. Sakurai Presents” to reveal the last DLC fighter to join the Smash roster. Sakurai has been stressing that this is the last one for months now and even emphasized this throughout the presentation. “This is the last one,” Sakurai said. Luckily, the final Smash DLC …
Impact 2.2 brings Primogem codes, new character, banners
William Davis
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Genshin Impact’s anniversary brings yet another gift for players. miHoYo has revealed its plan for Genshin Impact’s 2.2 update. The livestream included info about upcoming characters along with a few codes that fans can redeem for free Primogems. Here is everything you need to know about Genshin 2.2. To redeem these codes, head to the Redeem Code section of the official Genshin Impact website. Select your region and enter your …
Do you need a proxy server to game?
William Davis
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Gamers are always looking for ways to increase their performance and improve their in-game experience. Whether it’s buying the latest gaming controller or making sure their PC uses the best possible technology that money can buy, gaming can be a serious endeavour. Many gamers go to great lengths to ensure they have as much fun as possible while avoiding bandwidth issues, lag and drops in frame rate. Ideally, their experience …
When is the 4K Nintendo Switch getting released?
Olivia Richman
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4K compatibility is the standard with current-gen and next-gen consoles, except for the Nintendo Switch. Despite a lack of 4K capabilities, it’s been reported that many developers have been working on 4K Switch games in response to a software toolkit Nintendo gave them. Does that mean the Nintendo Switch with 4K is coming sooner than fans once thought? 11 game companies are in possession development kits for the Nintendo Switch …
GTA 6 possibly set for 2023, but the remakes may be close
William Davis
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GTA fans have a lot of waiting to do before the next installment but the series isn’t taking a break. Grand Theft Auto 6 rumors have begun circling the internet. New characters, gameplay changes, and online multiplayer modes are all subjects of discussion, but the most important of all is the release date. While Rockstar Games has not announced an official release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 or its …
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